Data Science Salaries in Biotech and Pharma Job Postings (2025)
Comprehensive analysis of data science salaries in biotech and pharma job postings. See median pay by experience level, top hiring companies, and market trends based on real job postings.
Data scientists in biotech and pharma command competitive salaries, with significant variation based on experience level and company. This guide analyzes real salary data from hundreds of recent job postings to show what companies are actually paying.
Key Findings
- Entry-level range: $73K - $136K
- Senior-level range: $110K - $392K
- Management premium: 33% higher than IC roles
- Market demand: Roles stay open for an average of 20 days
Salary Offers by Level
Junior Data Science professionals typically start around $86K, while senior practitioners command $176K+. Management roles show a notable premium, with median salaries reaching $197K.
Highest Paying Companies
Among companies with multiple Data Science postings, Eli Lilly offers the highest median salary at $204K , followed by Takeda ($176K) and Genentech ($175K) .
Hiring Trends
Top Hiring Companies
Salary Distribution by Experience Level
Salary by Experience Level
| Level | Postings | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 20 | $86,289 | $72,550 - $136,250 |
| Mid | 155 | $148,000 | $82,550 - $330,000 |
| Senior | 340 | $175,500 | $110,000 - $391,500 |
Individual Contributor vs. Management
Individual contributor roles make up 55% of Data Science postings, with 45% in management positions. Management roles command a median of $197K compared to $148K for ICs.
Individual Contributor
Management
Pharma & Biotech Industry Intelligence
Weekly analysis of job postings, compensation data, and hiring patterns across the pharmaceutical industry.
Methodology
This analysis is based on 670 Data Science job postings from April 2025 through October 2025 (6-month rolling window).
Data is collected from pharmaceutical and biotechnology company career pages, updated every 3-6 hours. Salary information is available for 76.9% of postings. All figures represent US-based positions only.
This page is updated quarterly to reflect current market conditions. Next scheduled update: January 2026.
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